Just like with residential homes, commercial properties need proper and efficient ventilation. Ventilation not only helps keep a property healthy and clean but also helps the people inside stay healthy as well. Ventilation is important because it helps with Fumes and odors Germs and viruses Mold Dirt and dust in the air There are a few popular ventilation systems for …
Trends in the Siding World
A fabulous looking roof isn’t the only factor that advances the appearance of great curb appeal. Siding often plays a part as well. This section of home restoration can be enjoyable to install due to all the possible outcomes . There are many siding material options and color choices to choose from. Vinyl siding is currently one of the most …
Training Week 2019
Just like February is the border between winter and spring, training is the border between strong and weak teams. Last week Aspen hosted Alside siding, Premium Panels, and CertainTeed for this year’s winter training. This time of year is great to get the whole team out together to work on sharpening skills and industry knowledge. “Knowledge is power in the …
Recent Winter Projects
It’s true. Winter seasons are usually slower for career fields that work primarily outside. This doesn’t mean we do not work at all, in fact, it’s quite the opposite. We use winter to look back on all the factors of our last busy season while also working on projects. We use this time to hone in our skills, study what …
Employee Spotlight: Brandon Witten
This month we got together with Brandon Witten, a project consultant out of our Wichita office, to learn more about him and his work with Aspen.
What makes a “LEADER” at Aspen?
According to the National Roofing Contractor Association also known as the NRCA, there are five critical safety leadership skills. We believe that our employees in the field exude these skills in every way possible. From the first day of training, Aspen instills a sense of responsibility and leadership in every one of our of employees. FIVE CRITICAL SAFETY LEADERSHIP SKILLS ACCORDING TO …
Oh Hail No!
Hail comes in various shapes and sizes. Hail strikes can be easy to spot if you know what to look for. Signs of Hail Hits: Random damage with no discernable pattern Spots on the roof colored black Loss of sandlike pellets (granules) on the shingles Shingles that appear “shiny” The photo below displays hits varying in shape. Hits are round …
Hangin’ out for the Holidays
With the holiday season wrapping up (pun intended) we wanted to share some of our fun celebrations right here at NHQ! Thank you to everyone that participated in our Hillcrest drive, by donating goods. We have a very friendly and successful competition. We would not have been able to pull it off without the help of our hard-working departments! We had …
Aspen Gives Back 2018
At Aspen, we always try our best to give back, especially during the holiday season. This year we’re teaming up with Hillcrest Transitional Housing, a local charity that helps families transition their lives out of homelessness and into success. The transitional housing program focuses on moving clients to self-sufficiency within a 90-day time frame. 2017 program statistics The program’s adult participants are required by written …
Winter Roofing
It can be unclear to many people if roof installations can occur in winter but the short answer is yes! Like any other season roofing companies to work in winter conditions, while it does bring on different strains, it is certainly not entirely impossible. Roofing contractors need to work during the colder months in the year, just like any other industry. Some crews enjoy …